When I think of the economy and how people are losing their jobs left, right and centre with no prospects on the horizon ... as unfortunate as that is, I can't help but be thankful that I am in the profession that I chose.
I am truly lucky that I am secure in my job. I don't have to worry about being laid off. I don't have to worry about there not being a job for me. I mean ... unless people stop producing kids, I'm pretty much guaranteed a job for life.
But that doesn't mean that I am secure in my position in the school that I am currently at. In fact, there is a 90% chance that come September, I will need to say bye bye to my school. Which, as much as I'd like to look at the silver lining, sucks.
This is the school I got my first job in. The school that I've made lifelong friends. The school that has had a hand in helping me grow so much as a person and as a teacher.
It will be hard to say goodbye, but I am not that heartbroken over it because I know that my friends will always be there even if I don't see them everyday. I will miss the kids so much, but I'm sure we will cross paths again.
Also, I think that this is a good opportunity for me to dip my feet into the high school pool. I've done pretty good with the 13 and 14 year olds ... I think I'd really enjoy high school and I think it's something that I'm ready to do.
So maybe this whole surplus of teachers situation is a blessing in disguise. It's kind of forcing me to reevaluate my life and what I want out of it.
It could be worse ... at least I know that no matter what happens, I will have always have a steady source of income. And for that I am thankful.
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That's some good positive thinking you have going there. I hope it all works out for you, for the best.
I hope it works out, too. The hardest part, the part I'm most afraid of, will be having to say goodbye to the students. I'm the type that will want to move up each year with them, to watch them grow.
But I am bolstered by your optimism, and encouraged to jump in feet first. :)
I think it takes a lotta stones to teach that particular age group. It's all kinds of awesome that you do that.
The interesting thing about these times is, regardless of whether you are secure in your job or fresh out of a job, most of us seem to be evaluating our lives. Professionally. Personally. It's a time for reflection. And from that comes new and hopefully better things. Here's hoping your next endeavor is equally, if not more fulfilling than your last one!
You are very lucky for that. High school I think would be much better than middle school. Middle school would be really tough. I know I didn't know whether I was coming or going in middle school!
There are *always* opportunities for good teachers.
How flexible are schools with teachers changing levels (middle to high school, elementary, etc?)
ps. I cannot spell elementary without spell checker, doh!
There are lots of words that I mess up on ... spell check rocks.
It really depends on the principal. He/she has the final decision of what grade to put you in. There have been teachers requesting a grade change for years, with nothing happening.
I've taught a lot of different grades because of taking over mat leaves and whatnot but so far, the one grade change I requested, I was granted.
Our elementary system runs from JK to grade 8 and then high school is 9-12. It's a bit more tricky to move from elementary to HS, but it's doable.
All about who you know.
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